Benjamin Franklin to Elizabeth Hubbart, March 5, 1756

Philada. March 5. 1756

Dear Betsey

Excuse my not writing to your good Mama and my other Friends. I am excessively hurried, and not very well.

I shall send a Commission to Cousin Tuthill. 6 I am going shortly to Virginia if nothing hinders, and could be glad to have the State of the Office Accounts and the Ballance, that I may settle it with Mr. Hunter.

Pray desire him to put Huske’s 7 Bond in Suit. Perhaps it may be recovered, as the King’s Debts always have the Preference.

The Lottery draws next Monday. 8

Adieu. Love to all. I am, Your affectionate Papa  B Franklin